A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education
Durham Technical Community College
KIANA TURNER · FAMILY LIFE COACH
Knowledge of people. Respect for your perspective.
I’m Kiana, the person behind The Turner Table. My work brings together human development, family science, education, and a belief that people should have ownership of their own direction.
Thoughtful questions.
Individual attention.
THE PERSPECTIVE I BRING
Understanding the person. Seeing the connections.
Our experiences don’t happen in isolation. Relationships, family roles, responsibilities, and changing circumstances can shape what everyday life feels like.
My education in human development and family studies helps me recognize those connections. My professional experience in early childhood and kindergarten education, family engagement, and individualized learning has also shaped the way I listen, communicate, and respond to different needs.
In coaching, that foundation supports a collaborative conversation. I bring questions, reflection, and attention to your strengths. You bring your experience, priorities, and the decisions that are yours to make.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION
A foundation in human development.
Academic knowledge informs my work. Your individual experience remains at the center of it.
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Cum laude
M.S. in Family and Community Sciences
North Carolina State University
Additional Credentials
- Certificate
Infant/toddler care
- Certificate
Early childhood education administration
- Certificate
Child development
WHAT MATTERS IN MY PRACTICE
Support with you at the center.
Your autonomy.
Coaching supports your thinking and decision-making. Your goals and choices remain your own.
Your strengths.
You bring knowledge, abilities, experience, and resources. We can notice and build on them.
Your way of participating.
Clear expectations, communication preferences, and pacing are worth discussing. You’re welcome to share what helps you take part comfortably.
A CONVERSATION IS A PLACE TO BEGIN
What would you like to explore?
You don’t need a perfectly defined goal to ask a question about coaching.